foo foo mains box

just to note thanks to Alanbeeb for coming round to my house last night and demonstrating what I regret to report was a discernible difference in sound quality!

we hesitated about using the term 'organic', or at least I did as I thought that was what i had already achieved.

Our sternest test was the 'Dick Gaughan Effect'. Not only could we hear what he was singing - that was plain with Ncode, and greatly enhanced with the addition of the BC evo4 - but he had beguiling texture: we could almost feel his Arran sweater!

 

Ditton,

Glad you enjoyed, it can give significantly more performance if used with the matching power leads (imho). Wm

 

That foofoo stuff works a treat eh!

I'll back up what WM said, i now have the same power leads and it is another step ahead.

 

Foo Foo? What is this?

JJ

 

JJ,

When we get a meet sorted i can show you.

I need to PM you, things getting hectic here.

 

I second JJ's post. Most interested in finding out about said Foo Foo......

Cheers,

John.

 

Actually, I do know what it is (ahem). Just wanted others to clarify in their own words on what's the secret magic in it...

JJ

 

Thats just mean

 

John,

Its a mains treatment device, works wonders.
Created by WM, but he is to modest to say about it on the forum

 

It must be this thing then:
Foo Foo.

?

 

Lord,
Yes it is, and very fine it works too.

<edit to add>
I was fortunate enough to hear the mark 2 version (i believe it was mark 2 anyway?), it really is rather special.
I always use my beloved as a judge, she told me to sort it out and get one

 

Of course I knew that WM was its creator, but had it been Russ Andrews (or some such) and it seemed to have positive effect, then we would want to discuss it here - wouldn't we?

So how do we tempt WM/RA to come out of his closet ...

What's the secret?

 

Simple really Ditton. I construct equipment that works, by using my ears and science.
Nothing is let out for retail until it passes the Wm seal of approval, those that know me know I have most exacting and high standards.
The Power master that Alan has is the MKII, the same as Penance heard.
"It just lets the music flood out"
I'm afarid how it exactly works with have to remain cloaked sorry.
Now, I could wet your appitite further, by saying I may have created a B/C slayer More in a the fullness of time. Wm

 

B/C slayer -- Order me a dozen please sir!

 

Folks - just a word to say I was very sceptical about mains treatment, and decided to try W-M's box after hearing from several different sources that digital amps e.g. Bel Canto and my TacT benefit greatly from it. I could have gone after a 2nd hand Hydra or Audio Magic box but the chance to home audition was too important.

As I was unpacking it I was careful to save the packaging as I was almost certain I would be sending it back after a chance to confirm my belief that the improvement would be tiny or imaginary.

And I think the packaging will remain tucked in a corner of the garage for a very long time...

 

where do you buy the extra "Foo Foo" powder that it runs on ?

would it be from here or ?

http://www.thechicksfromthesticks.co.uk/foofoo_stuff.htm
http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/news/s/73/73236_stars_salute_foo_foo.html
http://www.cinemaspeak.com/Reviews/foofoodust.html


amazing what google will turn up !

 

na,

I think Wm saves it from the midnight secretions of white witch virgins from the forest of dean (strange gals, but someone has to do it!!).

 

I heard the foo foo at Isaacs when Wm was there and it works well.

 

I have been toying with getting some kind of mains conditioner, almost bought an exdem Iso-8 MinSub2 off ebay yesterday but I had second thoughts since I am saving for a new boiler and a pair of Monblocs.

I have tried a few products from RA and not noticed much of a difference, admittedly, I mainly tried a Yello extension and powerlead. I have got an Acoustic Zen Tsunami powerlead though which made quite a difference to the CD8X CD player.

I think I will go down the conditioner route since I have been told, not sure if it is right or wrong, that the leads from the conditioner to the equipment aren't so important. This may work out cheaper that buying a decent lead for each unit too.

What are other peoples experiences with this? I know this can often be a tetchy subject, if you feel strongly that they make no difference, then just say that in your opinion you didn;t notice any difference, no wars pease! Or I will start asking about cables

Cheers,

John.

 

I'm using a FooFoo and will be upgrading it to the newer v2.0 version very soon.

I found it made number of improvements to my system. Things that improved were a better sense of timing, (it seemed to separate the layers of music thus giving a notion of slowing things down!) other improvements were a greater perceived depth in bass and slightly better imaging.

Your experiences may vary, but compared to a couple of more expensive toys the FooFoo worked better for me, (and it has a better name and doesn't take up another place in your rack)